WELO / BELTA Meeting

On 4 March 2026, Slavas Palkevicius, WELO Secretary-General held a strategic meeting with Alexandre Argenta, President of BELTA – Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association. The meeting marked an important milestone in the development of the WELO national framework in Brazil.

As part of the WELO global expansion, BELTA has been officially recognised as the founding representative of the WELO National Committee in Brazil. The meeting focused on the next steps for introducing the WELO programme to the Brazilian education and educational travel community, particularly through the BELTA member network.

Key Discussion Topics

• Introduction of the WELO global framework and governance model
• Overview of the WELO National Qualifiers structure for Brazil
• Opportunities for BELTA member agencies to engage with schools and support participation
• Communication strategy for introducing WELO to Brazilian schools
• Potential organisation of a webinar or presentation for BELTA members
• Next steps for the rollout of the WELO programme ahead of the 2026 National Qualifiers

Significance

This meeting represents a significant step forward in establishing the WELO presence in Brazil. Through the partnership with BELTA, WELO gains access to one of the most established networks of educational travel agencies in the country.

BELTA’s role as the official representative of WELO in Brazil strengthens the foundation for national coordination and supports the introduction of the WELO academic competition framework to schools across the country.

Outcome

• Confirmation of BELTA’s role as the official WELO representative in Brazil
• Initial alignment on collaboration between WELO and the BELTA leadership
• Agreement to explore communication and engagement opportunities with BELTA members
• Establishment of the first operational steps toward the implementation of the Brazilian WELO framework.